The Nashville Predators have never had a player quite like P.K. Subban. Check that, the NHL has never had any player quite like P.K. Subban. There was no better reminder of that than when the Preds' new addition arrived in Nashville Sunday.

It was the first time Subban visited since being traded there by the Montreal Canadiens almost three weeks ago and it appears he is already embracing his new home. After a week of further revelations about his trade, including Subban's own words on everything that went down in a fascinating 1-on-1 interview with Sportsnet's Eric Engels, the star defenseman was finally able to turn the page and look ahead. It didn't take him long to get into the spirit of Music City.

The Predators didn't seem to let anyone know that he was coming, though. It appears that was by design though, as it afforded them the opportunity to show Subban around town. He also was able to surprise his new fans and make a more personal introduction than the typical quick press conference.

Among Subban's early stops was Bridgestone Arena, where he'll be patrolling the blue line for the foreseeable future. And with the arena not far from all of the hot spots the city has to offer, the former Norris Trophy hit up Broadway and proved he's all in on the country music scene, too.

While stopping at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, one of the most famous Nashville haunts that had many a well-known patron back in the day, Subban was invited up to the stage to join the band that was playing Sunday afternoon.

And if you're going to get on stage, you've got to do more than say a few words to those in attendance. Ya gotta sing. P.K. was well prepared.

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P.K. Subban is taking Nashville by storm. Predators

The 27-year-old rearguard took to the mic with the confidence he seems to display in all situations and informed the band he'd be signing some Johnny Cash. Soon the guitar and bass soon started strumming the Cash classic "Folsom Prison Blues."

And wouldn't you know it? Subban can sing.

Oh yeah, he's going to do really, really well in Nashville.

The tour didn't stop there. The Predators' new superstar surprised kids that were skating at the team's Nashville practice facility, clad in his new Predators jersey. He stopped for pictures and autographs and it was right around then that word started trickling out that he was in town.

"It feels good to be in Smashville," Subban told the Preds' website. "Wearing this jersey just feels right."

That pained shrieking sound you heard north of you is coming from literally everyone in Montreal (outside of the Canadiens' front office) after reading that last line.

For all of the reasons Habs fans are going to miss No. 76 dearly, Nashville is going to absolutely love him. The larger-than-life personality, the willingness to engage with fans and embrace his new organization will carry him far. He has an opportunity to be the player that forces the national spotlight onto Nashville.

Here's a video recap of his first few hours in town (with Subban providing the soundtrack of course):

Subban's unique introduction to the city only reinforces the notion that he has an opportunity to change the course of this franchise, to improve it and to ultimately bring it to new heights both on the ice and off. It's going to be a fun ride for everyone involved, especially Subban, who will be making the most of a situation he never asked to get into.